Mounting License plate on M35A3

[jpinst]

Can you guys post some photos or give me some ideas on how you mounted your license plate on your M35s?

I want to mount it in a way that meets the legal requirements, but i dont want it to be so conspicuous that it looks stupid.

Thanks in advance

 

[bigmike]

Use the search function in the "resources" section. You will find answers to many of your questions without starting new threads.

 

[Sephirothq]

I put mine on the back metal part of the rear left mud flap. I ran two 12 volt license plate lights and wired them in series to make them 24 volt. The only problem is when one burns out both lights will go. But I don't drive it that much at night anyway.

 

[Alredneck]

Im painting it on the bumpers, some states allow it some dont, keep the original secured somewhere in the truck. Along with apropriate paperwork

 

[jpinst]

already looked

 

[vtach]

I haven't mounted mine yet. I have been driving mine for a couple of months and have never been stopped yet. Even had a Secretary of State police salute me on the interstate. I need to get a good spot though cause I am going to get popped one of these times.

 

[jwaller]

I wouldn't sweat it. I've had my trucks for about 5 yrs now and never mounted a plate to any of them. keep um in the glove box and if you get asked for it simply pull it out.

if your asked why it's not mounted tell them kids in your area keep stealing it. It's worked for me for 5 yrs without fail.

BTW I've only been asked to show it 1 time and I think that time was more or less a joke.

 

[WillWagner]

California...we're different.

 

[bigmike]

California...we're different.

yep!!

 

[tamangel]

Jpinst,

here's the specifics for the California VC:

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vc/tocd3c1a9.htm

you do need front and rear installations...

Mike

 

[jpinst]

I can imagine being hauled off to jail and then being charged $1500 to tow the truck......they don't call it PRC for no reason.

 

[Recovry4x4]

already looked

None of these helped?

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=14652
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=5330
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=4017

 

[tamangel]

I can imagine being hauled off to jail and then being charged $1500 to tow the trucK.

No, I agree with you, that this probably wouldn't happen, but the reason this code is not generally enforced (no front plate, license plate light in-op) , at least IMHO, is that it does provide PC for a stop by any officer at any time, in case they want to discuss anything with you or look for additional violations not apparent. So you can be driving and following the law in every other respect but this one, and you are stopped. Everyone laughs this off but its the law and you can be pulled over. So why not comply? These, to me, are the simplest of requirements....

Mike
Bear Flag Republic

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License Plate requirements by state (map)
http://www.worldlicenceplates.com/usa/US_XLPR.html

 

[WillWagner]

Here's what I did, kinda on the same line as emmado22, but, I made my own bracket with a piece of flat stock and some spacers. As for the front, I made a bracket.

 

[tamangel]

Will, nice clean mount but no light for the rear plate?

Mike

 

[clinto]

Very nice, Will

 

[WillWagner]

It's all made up, just gotta put it on...i'm lazy sometimes.

 

[oifvet]

I welded a piece of 1" angle between the two supports on the left-rear (mud flap). I also bolted a piece of 1" angle under the "dip" in the center of the front bumper.

I drilled two holes in the angle for the plate mounting hardware, which is always stainless-steel for me.

Only pic I have access to right now:

http://www.mv-restoration.com/100_5315.jpg

 

[Flatlander]

Move to Texas...no plate or inspection necessary...bumper number is the plate! No income tax, and gun ownership is encouraged. Absolute heaven.

 

[tamangel]

Texas:
(f) The department may exempt a former military vehicle from
the requirement to display a license plate or registration insignia
if the exemption is necessary to maintain the vehicle's accurate
military markings. The department may approve an alternative
registration insignia that is compatible with the vehicle's
original markings.

(i) In this section, "former military vehicle" means a
vehicle, including a trailer, regardless of the vehicle's size,
weight, or year of manufacture, that:
(1) was manufactured for use in any country's military
forces; and
(2) is maintained to represent its military design and
markings accurately.

http://law.onecle.com/texas/transportation/504.502.00.html

Mike